Changes in the patterns of respiratory support and incidence of bronchopulmonary dysplasia; a single center experience.

ABSTRACT:

Background

With the advances in neonatal intensive care, the survival rate of extremely preterm infants is increasing. However, bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) remains a major cause of morbidity among infants in this group. This study examined the changes in respiratory support modalities, specifically heated humidified high-flow nasal cannula (HHHFNC), and their association with BPD incidence among preterm infants born at < 29 weeks of gestation.

Method

This population-based retrospective cohort study included infants born at < 29 weeks of gestation between 2016 and 2020. Data regarding the use and duration of respiratory support modalities were obtained, including mechanical ventilation, continuous positive airway pressure, HHHFNC, and low-flow oxygen therapy. Additionall

SUBMITTER: Algarni SS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10339611 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature